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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 325.94 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 325.94 and 95.46 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 325.94 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/325.94 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 325.94 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 31,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113.76/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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